July 27, 2010

up close and personal with the birthday stone

I have been in a patchwork stone making sort of mood lately. These missing pieces stones are very labour intensive and quite finicky in getting them to fit together properly. I guess I have been up for the challenge. I appreciate working on one thing for a longer period of time rather than churning out more smaller items. The process has changed since I first started making them and I think they have become more artful along the way. Here is the stone I made for Rebekah's birthday. She really liked the piece that I screen printed in her favorite color, as well as all the liberty fabric circles.

We serve wooden plates with stones and flowers on our porch.

Rebekah begins her journey to the east coast on saturday. She got a new camera for her birthday so hopefully I will be able to share some pictures of her new ocean life. Of course she will be beach combing for special things to send home to mom.

A gull flew overhead while I was watching my youngest daughter's soccer game this evening and just as the sun was setting low in the sky. By the way have I told you how much I love my new camera.

i continue to be inspired by your crochet stones... and luv the patchwork design used in the birthday stone for your daughter. beautiful! thanks for sharing the photos (looks like you and your new camera have become fast friends!)

Wow, this is spectacular! I love the combination of different crochet work and different fabrics. Really beautiful.
I came here to tell you that I tried crochet covering a stone: http://www.fuoriborgo.com/fuoriborgo/2010/07/floral-urchins.html
I did not expect to find so much more inspiration! Off to find another stone:) Thank you Margaret!